Kathleen M. Basi

Here's a treasure trove of exciting ideas that will enable your family to focus anew on preparing for the holy time of Advent and Christmas! With a fresh, lively set of suggestions that will attract young and old alike, Joy to the World will help lay the foundation for long-lasting family memories.

Joy to the World takes a three-pronged approach to the season:

TheAdvent calendar, where daily activities are organized into four categories of Service, Spiritual Growth, "Homebody," and Pure Fun

TheEvening Ritual, incorporating the Advent wreath and the Jesse tree, and featuring simplified Scriptures that young children can readily understand

The"Good Deeds Manger," which puts the family's focus on preparing their hearts for the coming of Christ

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